The differences between the surface web, deep web, and dark web, as well as how to protect a company from cyber threats.
In Today’s Digital World, Three Words are Guaranteed to Sow Fear and Confusion: the Dark Web.
It’s the domain of everything from illicit drugs and weapons dealing, to stolen government data and sophisticated cyberattacks. These shadowy corners of the internet contain society’s deepest darkest fears; they may be out of sight but their risks are ever-present.
One aspect of that mission is to demystify the dark web for agency employees and offer a variety of data breach responses, including:
- Monitoring dark web access attempts
- Preventing dark web browser downloads
- Educating personnel to recognize risks and threats
- Dark web monitoring for breaches and unauthorized disclosures
It’s important to understand that ordinary government users won’t accidentally stumble onto the dark web. Government devices block dark web URLs, but personnel can still access this realm using personal devices if they take specific steps. Even if they don’t intentionally enter the dark web, they are not immune to its threats.
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